The federal government says it will launch a new digital platform designed to connect Nigerian academics and professionals in the diaspora with universities and research institutions across the country.
According to a statement released by the ministry of education, the unveiling is scheduled for July 28 and will be presided over by Kashim Shettima, the vice-president, alongside Tunji Alausa, the minister of education,
The initiative, described as a strategic innovation in academic and institutional development, aims to bridge the gap between global Nigerian talent and local needs in higher education and research.
The ministry said the platform will serve as a hub for collaboration, enabling diaspora experts to register their profiles, highlight areas of specialisation, and connect directly with Nigerian universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and research centres.
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Equipped with virtual collaboration tools and academic matchmaking capabilities, the platform is also integrated with government systems such as the Tertiary Education Research Applications System (TERAS), allowing for more transparency, performance tracking, and measurable outcomes.
The ministry added that the initiative is part of a broader push to reposition Nigeria’s education sector as a globally competitive, innovation-driven ecosystem.
“At the same time, local institutions will be able to signal specific areas of need and initiate structured, demand-driven partnerships,” the statement reads.
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“Equipped with advanced tools for virtual collaboration, academic matchmaking, and project tracking, the Diaspora BRIDGE platform also integrates seamlessly with existing government systems such as the TERAS platform, enhancing transparency, alignment, and measurable outcomes.”
Stakeholders in education, research, and innovation have been encouraged to engage with the platform as the country seeks to build a knowledge-based economy driven by both local talent and international collaboration.
